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Laptop import cut of 5% in works; govt wants no supply disruption

The caveat assumes significance in context of the govt's announcement of its plan in Aug 2023 to issue licences for import of select IT hardware products to reduce the country's dependence on China

15 months after DPDP Act, rules to be out by the end of this month

The law will be applicable to all kinds of personal data, without making sub-categories such as sensitive personal data and critical personal data

Offers in the time of talent crunch: Firms battle for top talent retention

As the white-collar hiring pool shrinks, every resignation triggers a contest to match compensation, job profile and flexibility to help work-life balance

Jio IPO may be pegged at over $6 bn; listing expected in Q2 or Q3 of 2025

Reliance Retail could be valued between $125 bn and $150 bn at the time of IPO

From boardroom battles to Frank Sinatra, life of Tata 'patriarch'

The book opens with the early years. "He lived like a prince, spoilt for comfort and in infinite luxury.'' Despite the luxury all around, the author notes that "young Ratan had no room to himself."

Sky High explores IndiGo's unique approach and its future path

What keeps one going through the pages of this book is its racy style, quite like a reporter's diary with anecdotes seen and heard

FDI realities: A decade on, policy for multi-brand retail remains on paper

Ten years after FDI in multi-brand retail was allowed, it remains largely inactive. Meanwhile, e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart continue to reshape India's rapidly evolving retail market

Harley-Davidson to Ford, foreign brands return to India with new script

Other foreign brands are also re-entering India or making fresh plans to capitalise on the opportunities the country offers

It's a marathon, both sides will benefit: Airtel Africa Foundation chief

Airtel Africa Foundation starts AI fellowship at IIT's first overseas campus

Air India merger: Why there's optimism Vistara experience will not fade

A board meeting of Tata Sons is learnt to have reviewed the Air India business and how the Vistara experience would continue, as SIA would have a considerable stake in the merged entity

How can the road ahead for lateral entry in bureaucracy be smoother?

The govt's biggest lateral hiring initiative came undone in three days, but the issue remains alive

Large-scale lateral hiring: Navigating government systems holds key

NITI Aayog, in a 2017 report, had recommended induction of personnel in the middle and senior mgmtt level in the government to bring in fresh talent as well as augment the availability of manpower

Had been tracking BT for 4-5 years, deal made in 2 weeks: Shravin Mittal

He tells that his investment firm unbound will soon become a billion dollar venture

ITIs: Back to the centre stage

Established to skill displaced people in post-Independence India, ITIs have now become central to the government's job creation strategy, despite a history of underwhelming performance

Job schemes not a mandate, but a nudge to firms, says FM Sitharaman

The finance minister said the private sector shouldn't feel the pressure as it is not mandatory

'Vision-setting Budget for Viksit Bharat 2047,' says FM Sitharaman

Finance Minister spoke on issues ranging from the private sector's role in job creation to coalition needs in making Budgets, at her North Block office

World wars in Retailville

As Amazon turns 30, Clash is a timely book that explores the fierce rivalry between retail giants Amazon and Walmart, and examines their impact on the retail landscape and customers

Big ideas for Budget D-Day

Jobs, skills and innovation should be the focal point

Value-add target in new PLI scheme for electronics manufacturing may double

Meity in talks with FinMin, NITI to finalise components scheme

Colours of consensus: Era of coalition govt returns in Indian politics

Focus now on the road ahead: First 100 days set to shape governance post-election strain